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Solon: The Father of Western Law
... oil to other Greek city-states if there wasn’t enough to feed the locals first, because until then the rich merchants, ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 01/05/2016 - 03:54
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Uncovering the Truth Behind Matriarchal Societies in the Ancient World
A theme common amongst the mythology of ancient cultures is a belief in the existence of a Golden Age, when humans lived uncorrupted, in peace and harmony, experiencing prosperity and societal stability. While the theme is common, there is much variation in its form and detail across those cultures.
Philip Jamieson - 07/03/2019 - 19:01
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171,000-Year-Old Fire Forged Tool Discovered Beneath a Giant Elephant
... to have the knowledge and ability to contain, feed, and extinguish fire; we cannot say with certainty ...
ashley cowie - 06/02/2018 - 22:56
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The Third Punic War: Rome's Triumph, Carthage's Tragedy
... released their slaves from the city (fewer mouths to feed and less chance of a slave uprising mid-siege) and ...
Robbie Mitchell - 24/07/2023 - 14:55
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The Underground Mysteries of Château de Brézé
Pretty and charming on the outside, but deeply enigmatic and ancient down below: Château de Brézé is a place of many mysteries. Located in the scenic Loire Valley in France, this castle and the entire region boast a long and exciting history that spans many centuries.
Aleksa Vučković - 02/08/2020 - 19:09
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Scientists Find ‘Weirdly Unfamiliar Golden Orb’ on Alaska Sea Floor
Scientists recently monitoring the filming activity of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) deployed off the coast of Alaska spotted something mysterious and otherworldly.
Nathan Falde - 08/09/2023 - 14:17
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Eaten Alive By Eels: The Infamous Cruelty of Publius Vedius Pollio
... too in no common fashion: he ordered him to be thrown to feed the muraenae (moray eels), some of which fish, of great ...
Aleksa Vučković - 10/04/2021 - 21:52
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Chiron, the Noble Elder Centaur of Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is full of weird and wonderful creatures. While the most famous were those sent to hinder the ancient Greek heroes, Greek mythology was also full of helpful creatures. Perhaps the most famous of all was Chiron the centaur, half-man and half-horse. Chiron was a wise creature, responsible for teaching several important Greek heroes.
Robbie Mitchell - 23/10/2022 - 14:46
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The Mystery of St. Paul’s Lost Bible: Is Someone Hiding Something!
The noise that woke the neighbors in the twilight was the sound of trucks carrying the earth from the excavations in that small house in the neighborhood. What were they looking for in that little slum-like house? How many meters deep had they descended, since so much earth had come out of such a small place? Were they after a clue? Why was this excavation guarded by armed guards, and no one but a few authorized people could enter? What was the mystery of this excavation that lasted a year?
Refik - 27/08/2021 - 18:37
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Tlaltecuhtli: Fearsome Fertility Goddess of the Aztecs
... a male Tlaltecuhtli squatting under the earth, waiting to feed on the dead. Masculine anthropomorphism of Tlaltecuhtli ...
Robbie Mitchell - 29/10/2022 - 01:44
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60,000-Year-Old Underwater Forest May Hold Next Medical Breakthrough!
... in “textile, paper, food, renewable fuel, animal feed, and fine chemical production.” Top Image: Wood from ...
ashley cowie - 11/04/2020 - 22:18
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The Secret Life of an Ancient Concubine
... the dual purpose of getting rid of an extra mouth to feed as well as giving their daughter a life of comfort, ...
Joanna Gillan - 09/03/2019 - 19:50
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Ancient Mythology Is Embedded Within the Constantine TV Series
Constantine is an American TV series that centers around the character of John Constantine, a British exorcist and occult detective who hunts supernatural entities. The entire Constantine series is based upon a vast mythology that encompasses the legends and folklore of many different cultures throughout history. The present article intends to focus solely on a few of the most relevant mythological elements behind the Constantine TV series.
valdar - 22/03/2018 - 17:58
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Socrates: The Father of Western Philosophy
... gaining more riches, but instead to behave morally and to feed the spirit. He believed that people could solve problems ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 09/04/2020 - 20:09
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Shocking Evidence Homo Naledi Used Fire 230,000 Years Ago
... to be very exciting! He verified the same on his Twitter feed. Top image: Researchers have found evidence in South ...
Sahir - 06/12/2022 - 17:40
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The Aphrodisiacs that Spiced Up Sex Lives in the Ancient World
Sex is a primal urge humans share with animals. In the ancient world, human fertility had implications for safety and prosperity. However, as the search for birth control methods went hand in hand with the search for aphrodisiacs, the need for sex obviously went beyond mere biology and reproduction. Humans devised several means to titillate their libido through the ages: stimulation of the sexual organs themselves, baths and massages, and erotic literature being some of these.
Sahir - 17/10/2021 - 14:55
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American People Suffering Historical Amnesia With Many Citizens Knowing “Virtually Nothing” About Their History
Many people regard the United States of America as the world’s foremost democratic police force, and as such, one would expect its citizens to be well-informed regarding their historical and political roots. A new study, however, shows that this expectation is far from reality.
ashley cowie - 07/10/2018 - 23:06
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Demonic Exorcisms in the Temple Schools of Mesopotamia
In the temple-schools of Mesopotamia, students learned exorcism rituals, how to mix healing atonements, perform astrology, and how to cure demonic possession. While these skills may seem archaic now, the temple-schools actually served as the first medical schools. They even trained their students on the study of contract law, ethics, medical billing, and accounting. They were hubs of intellectual activity.
Dr. Heather Lynn - 15/03/2019 - 15:37
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Lost City of the Kalahari: Experts Search for Traces of Ancient Desert Civilization
... water is from water runoff from the tops of cliffs which feed the Chaco River during the rainy season. Despite its dry ...
Caleb Strom - 26/05/2019 - 19:05
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The Mysterious Holes of Peru: A Pre-Columbian Domestic Water Source for Trans-Oceanic Travelers? Part II
... will once again be filled with fresh, clean rainwater to feed the subterranean aquifers and ‘puquios’. This ...
William James Veall - 02/09/2015 - 03:59